OMERS ADMINISTRATION Corp bought a new stake in Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 348,749 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $57,809,000.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Blue Capital Inc. bought a new position in Chevron in the second quarter valued at approximately $786,000. OneAscent Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chevron during the 2nd quarter valued at $973,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Chevron during the 2nd quarter valued at $14,276,000. Indivisible Partners acquired a new position in shares of Chevron in the 4th quarter valued at $1,923,000. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its stake in shares of Chevron by 6.8% in the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 1,251,102 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $258,853,000 after purchasing an additional 79,439 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 72.42% of the company’s stock.
Chevron Stock Down 0.0%
Shares of Chevron stock opened at $205.25 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $405.53 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.68, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.61 and a beta of 0.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.19, a current ratio of 1.25 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The business has a 50-day moving average of $185.03 and a two-hundred day moving average of $188.17. Chevron Corporation has a 1 year low of $146.49 and a 1 year high of $214.71.
Chevron Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be issued a dividend of $1.78 per share. This represents a $7.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. Chevron’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 68.26%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of brokerages recently commented on CVX. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $216.00 price objective on shares of Chevron in a research note on Wednesday, May 6th. Wolfe Research upgraded Chevron from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $210.00 target price on the stock in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Zacks Research lowered Chevron from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 8th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Chevron from $210.00 to $218.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, TD Cowen upped their target price on shares of Chevron from $200.00 to $205.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $207.48.
View Our Latest Analysis on CVX
Insider Activity at Chevron
In other news, CEO Michael K. Wirth sold 317,100 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $200.46, for a total value of $63,565,866.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 26,308 shares in the company, valued at $5,273,701.68. This represents a 92.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director John B. Hess sold 710,665 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, August 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $194.10, for a total transaction of $137,940,076.50. Following the sale, the director directly owned 363,711 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $70,596,305.10. This represents a 66.15% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders sold 1,152,582 shares of company stock worth $225,853,661. Corporate insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.
More Chevron News
Here are the key news stories impacting Chevron this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Brent crude recently approached $94–$95 per barrel amid renewed Middle East tensions and concerns about Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Sustained higher oil prices typically benefit Chevron’s upstream revenue, margins and cash flow. Chevron jumps as Brent crude approaches $94
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X well in offshore Angola. Its proximity to existing facilities could allow a lower-cost tie-back, creating a potential source of future production. Chevron Angola discovery analysis
- Positive Sentiment: Chevron’s $1.78 quarterly dividend, equal to $7.12 annually and an approximately 3.5% yield, reinforces its appeal to income investors. The company also recently exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. Chevron raises dividend
- Neutral Sentiment: Analysis comparing Chevron with Exxon Mobil highlights differing long-term strategies, including Chevron’s continued emphasis on oil and gas. The approach could benefit from strong commodity prices but leaves CVX more exposed to future oil-demand and price cycles. Chevron versus Exxon Mobil analysis
- Negative Sentiment: Iraq plans to more than double its oil output over the next six years. If achieved, the added supply could pressure global crude prices and reduce the earnings benefit Chevron receives from today’s elevated prices. Iraq oil output and Chevron
- Negative Sentiment: Two Chevron insiders sold shares recently: Andrew Benjamin Walz sold 16,800 shares, while R. Hewitt Pate sold 2,470 shares. Although such transactions may reflect personal financial planning, they can create a modest sentiment overhang. Chevron insider sale report
- Negative Sentiment: A separate analysis says concerns remain centered on Chevron, including issues surrounding its Hess Midstream exposure and broader execution risks. The report may temper enthusiasm after CVX’s recent advance. Hess Midstream: The Issue Remains With Chevron
Chevron Profile
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) is an American multinational energy company engaged in virtually all aspects of the oil and gas industry. As an integrated energy firm, Chevron’s core activities include upstream oil and natural gas exploration and production, midstream transportation and storage, downstream refining and marketing of fuels and lubricants, and petrochemical manufacturing through joint ventures and subsidiaries. The company markets fuels under brands such as Chevron, Texaco and Caltex and supplies a range of products and services to retail customers, industrial users and commercial fleets worldwide.
Chevron traces its corporate lineage to the early petroleum companies that eventually became Standard Oil of California and has evolved through significant mergers and restructurings, including the acquisitions of Gulf Oil and Texaco.
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